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Injury delays Cowboys plan to look at Mackenzy Bernadeau at center

The Cowboys signed Mackenzy Bernadeau this off-season to compete for a starting job at right guard or center.

His recent hip surgery, which will keep Bernadeau off the field until training camp in late July, means the team will work him at his natural guard position when he returns.

“We’d be less inclined to play him at a couple of different spots initially because he’s losing his off-season work,” head coach Jason Garrett said.

Garrett spoke to Bernadeau and said the guard was rehabbing in Colorado three hours after his surgery last week. The former Carolina starter will miss the 12 practices the Cowboys will hold this off-season, but will be in the mix for a starting job once camp begins.

“He just has to be aggressive in his rehab and get back as quickly as he can,” Garrett said. “We have a number of options in the offensive line and we’re excited to see those guys.